http://www.sussexcountian.com/section/SPORTS sussexcountian.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Wed, 22 May 2013 4:02:46 +0000 http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130521/SPORTS/130529958/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 3:23:21 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130521/SPORTS/130529958/1020/SPORTS The Sussex Tech girls lacrosse squad had yet another successful season this year finishing with a record of 12-3 earning the #7 seed in the DIAA State Tournament. Unfortunately, the Ravens drew a matchup with state powerhouse Tower Hill, seeded #2 in the state, in the first round of the tournament.
While the Ravens put forth a valiant effort, they were unable to come up with enough offense to keep up with Tower Hill, falling 20-8 to end their [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519929/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 23:47:10 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519929/1020/SPORTS The Sussex Tech Ravens weren’t able to match their 9-6 mark from last season finishing the 2013 campaign at 6-9. However, their strength of schedule and wins against Maryland schools Salisbury School and North Caroline and a victory over Indian River were good enough to earn them a berth in the state tournament.
Along with their big victories mentioned above, the Ravens also played some of the toughest competition within the state and [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519930/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 23:45:18 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519930/1020/SPORTS On Friday afternoon, the Finals for the Henlopen Conference Track & Field Championships were held at Dover High School. While the Caesar Rodney Riders took the boys championship and the Smyrna Eagles took the Lady’s crown there were still some impressive performances from local athletes.
The Sussex Tech Lady Ravens finished fourth overall behind Cape Henlopen, Caesar Rodney and Smyrna. Brianna Hall finished first in the 110m Hurdles and [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519932/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 23:42:29 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519932/1020/SPORTS Baseball
Sussex Tech fell to Lake Forest 6-5 on Thursday, May 9. Ryan Muchmore and Scott Smart led the way for the Ravens on offense combining to go 4-for-8 with a double and a homerun in the loss. The Ravens bounced back on Monday, May 13 with a 2-1 win over St. Mark's. Sussex Tech returns to the diamond on Wednesday when they host Red Lion CA.
Sussex Central defeated Indian River 9-3 on Friday, May 10. Robbie [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509780/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Wed, 8 May 2013 17:43:04 Staff Report http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509780/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130507/SPORTS/130509817/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 7 May 2013 22:53:27 Joe Backer joe.backer@doverpost.com http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130507/SPORTS/130509817/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130506/SPORTS/130509857/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 6 May 2013 23:46:26 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130506/SPORTS/130509857/1020/SPORTS The Delmarva Christian Royals baseball squad won their fourth game of the season while avenging an early season loss to St. Thomas More on Saturday with a 12-8 victory.
The Royals offense scored early and often on Saturday, knocking in 12 runs on 15 hits against the Ravens.
Delmarva Christian struck immediately with 5 runs in the 1st inning off St. Thomas More’s Brian Spangler. After a scoreless bottom [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130506/SPORTS/130509858/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 6 May 2013 23:44:56 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130506/SPORTS/130509858/1020/SPORTS Baseball
Sussex Central fell to Delmar 4-3 on Thursday, May 2. The Golden Knights bounced back on Friday, May 3 with a 13-3 win over Woodbridge. Sussex Central is back in action on the diamond on Thursday when they travel to Laurel.
Sussex Tech defeated Milford 4-3 on Thursday, May 2. Ryan Muchmore hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 7th inning to win it for the Ravens. The Ravens were [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130501/SPORTS/130509966/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Wed, 1 May 2013 22:57:38 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130501/SPORTS/130509966/1020/SPORTS The Sussex Central Golden Knights softball squad has had an impressive season thus far but will face a stiff test in the 11-1 Delmar Wildcats on Thursday.
This is a rematch of last year’s second round of the DIAA tournament, a game won by the Golden Knights 12-9. And much like last season, this match up will be between two of the best in the state, with plenty on the line.
The Wildcats come into [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130430/SPORTS/130439960/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:58:21 Joe Backer joe.backer@doverpost.com http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130430/SPORTS/130439960/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429854/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:09:33 Staff Report http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429854/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130423/SPORTS/130429947/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 23 Apr 2013 1:57:14 http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130423/SPORTS/130429947/1020/SPORTS Several Sussex Technical High School students have been selected to participate in the 2013 Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens (DFRC) Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game Program. The 58^th annual football game will be played at the University of Delaware Stadium on June 22. Chosen to represent Sussex Tech are: Cheerleaders – Ashley Jump (Laurel), Jessica Lux (Lewes), and Sarah Timmons (Millsboro); Junior Ambassadors – Jada Burbage (Seaford) and Shelby McBroom [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130416/SPORTS/130419824/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:11:24 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130416/SPORTS/130419824/1020/SPORTS On Saturday morning, Sussex Tech participated in one of the first Track & Field invitational meets of the season, the Keith Burgess Invitational held at Lake Forest High School.
 
The majority of the participating schools were from within the Henlopen Conference, teams from both the North and South divisions along with some outside Blue-Hen Conference Schools.
http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130412/SPORTS/130419918/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:33:23 Staff Reports http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130412/SPORTS/130419918/1020/SPORTS It is spring and the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is open for individual and group tours. This is your opportunity to view Delaware Sports History from the Indians to present day. You tour in a time capsule from the beginning to current times with photos, memorabilia, models and displays. Relive those exciting moments in Delaware Sports History.
The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon until [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130409/SPORTS/130409803/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 9 Apr 2013 22:28:42 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130409/SPORTS/130409803/1020/SPORTS The Sussex Central Golden Knight softball squad improved to 2-0 on Saturday after defeating Red Lion CA, 4-2 behind a strong pitching performance from Mykala Steele.
Steele struck out 12 Red Lion batters and went the distance for her second complete game of the season to improve her overall record to 2-0.
Sussex Central was able to get an early run on the board in the 1st, taking a 1-0 lead before Red Lion had [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130327/SPORTS/130329816/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Wed, 27 Mar 2013 9:17:53 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130327/SPORTS/130329816/1020/SPORTS School: Sussex Central High School
 
Nickname: Golden Knights
 
2012-2013 Record: (14-4)
 
Head Coach: John Wells
 
Key Returning Players: Mackenzie Murphy, Paige Atkison, Mykala [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130327/SPORTS/130329818/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Wed, 27 Mar 2013 9:07:23 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130327/SPORTS/130329818/1020/SPORTS School: Sussex Central High School
 
Nickname: Golden Knights
 
2012-2013 Record: 4-11
 
Head Coach: Patrick Kilby
 
Key Returning Players: Pam Cruz, Nicole Lebedz, Angelica Perez, [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130327/SPORTS/130329819/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Wed, 27 Mar 2013 9:04:53 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130327/SPORTS/130329819/1020/SPORTS School: Sussex Central High School
 
Nickname: Golden Knights
 
2012-2013 Record: Boys (0-14) Girls (2-12)
 
Head Coach: Boys – Phil Shultie  Girls – Mike Thompson
 
http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130325/SPORTS/130329864/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:53:39 Staff Report http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130325/SPORTS/130329864/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130322/SPORTS/130329924/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Fri, 22 Mar 2013 3:11:11 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130322/SPORTS/130329924/1020/SPORTS  
School: Sussex Central High School
Nickname: Golden Knights
2012-2013 Record: 9-9
Head Coach: Todd Brock
Key Returning Players: Tyler Aiken, James Booth, Zachary Clausen, Clay Conaway, Shane Eskridge, Garrett Hudson, Skylar Murray, James Ryan, Martin Truitt, Robert Vanaman.